HMC517LC4 v04.1017 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC517LC4 is ideal for use as a LNA or driver amplifier for: Noise Figure: 2.5 dB • Point-to-Point Radios • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT • Test Equipment and Sensors • Military Gain: 19 dB OIP3: +23 dBm Single Supply: +3V @ 67 mA 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC517LC4 chip is a high dynamic range GaAs pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) housed in a leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package. The HMC517LC4 provides 19 dB of small signal gain, 2.5 dB of noise figure and has an output IP3 of +23 dBm. The P1dB output power of +13 dBm enables the LNA to also function as a LO driver for balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC517LC4 allows the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2, 3 = +3V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 1 Typ. Max. Min. 17 - 22 16 Typ. Max. 22 - 26 19 15 Units GHz 18 dB Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C Noise Figure 2.5 3.1 2.6 3.3 dB Input Return Loss 15 15 Output Return Loss 11 17 dB Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 12 13 dBm Saturated Output Power (Psat) 15 16 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 23 24 dBm Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V) 67 67 mA Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. dB For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC517LC4 v04.1017 SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature 24 22 20 S21 S11 S22 5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 15 -5 18 16 14 +25C +85C -40C -15 12 -25 10 12 16 20 24 28 32 16 18 FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 24 26 28 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 20 -10 -15 -10 -15 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 25 -20 -20 -25 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 16 18 FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 24 26 28 FREQUENCY (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Temperature Output IP3 vs. Temperature 30 10 25 8 20 +25C +85C -40C 6 IP3 (dBm) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 20 4 15 +25C +85C -40C 10 2 5 0 0 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 26 16 18 20 22 24 26 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 2 HMC517LC4 v04.1017 SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz Psat vs. Temperature 20 16 16 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 20 12 8 +25C +85C -40C 4 12 +25C +85C -40C 8 4 0 0 16 18 20 22 24 26 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) -10 -20 +25C +85C -40C -40 -50 -60 16 18 20 22 24 24 26 Power Compression @ 21 GHz 0 -30 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature ISOLATION (dB) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT P1dB vs. Temperature 26 28 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -24 Pout Gain PAE -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 INPUT POWER (dBm) FREQUENCY (GHz) 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 2.5 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Gain Noise Figure P1dB 3 NOISE FIGURE (dB) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm) Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 21 GHz 3.5 Vdd (V) 3 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC517LC4 v04.1017 SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +5.5 Vdc Vdd (V) Idd (mA) RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) +14 dBm +2.5 66 Channel Temperature 175 °C +3.0 68 Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) (derate 13 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.2 W +3.5 71 Thermal Resistance (channel to die bottom) 76.9 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown above. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC] (E-24-1) Dimensions shown in millimeters. 4.05 3.90 SQ 3.75 PIN 1 INDICATOR 0.36 0.30 0.24 0.08 BSC 1 0.50 BSC 2.60 2.50 SQ 2.40 EXPOSED PAD 13 TOP VIEW 1.00 0.90 0.80 SIDE VIEW 0.32 BSC PIN 1 24 19 18 6 12 BOTTOM VIEW 7 2.50 REF 3.10 BSC FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. PKG-004840 SEATING PLANE 02-27-2017-B Outline Drawing LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Absolute Maximum Ratings 24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC] (E-24-1) Dimensions shown in millimeters. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC517LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL3 [1] Package Marking [2] H517 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 4 HMC517LC4 v04.1017 SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT Pin Descriptions 5 Pin Number Function Description 1, 5 - 14, 18, 20, 22, 24 N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground. Performance will not be affected. 3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 23, 21, 19 Vdd1, 2, 3 Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required. 16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2, 4, 15, 17 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. Interface Schematic Application Circuit Component Value C1, C2, C3 100 pF C4, C5, C6 1,000 pF C7, C8, C9 2.2 µF For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC517LC4 v04.1017 SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108537 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount K Connector J3 - J6 DC Pin C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 - C6 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C7 - C9 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum U1 HMC517LC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Analog Devices, upon request. For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 6